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Arkas Sanat Merkezi - Gallery in Alsancak (Kordon), İzmir
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Arkas Sanat Merkezi

Modern Turkish art in the restored 1906 French Consulate

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Reviewed by Mes Prestiges Editorial Team Last reviewed June 2026
Alsancak (Kordon) |
$ Great value for Gallery
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Tue-Wed, Fri-Sat 10:00-18:00; Thu 10:00-20:00; closed Mon
| Last reviewed: Jun 2026

Set in the former French Consulate on the Kordon, a 1906 building by Galata Tower restorer Raymond Charles Péré, Arkas Sanat shows the 900-plus-work Lucien Arkas collection of modern and contemporary Turkish art plus two to three visiting exhibitions a year. Admission is free. It is İzmir's most serious city-centre art institution and a genuine cultural anchor.

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Quick answers about Arkas Sanat Merkezi, reservations, hours, dress code, and price range.

Where is Arkas Sanat Merkezi?
Arkas Sanat Merkezi is located in Alsancak (Kordon), İzmir, Atatürk Cd. No:288, Alsancak, 35220 Konak, İzmir.
What are the opening hours of Arkas Sanat Merkezi?
Arkas Sanat Merkezi is open Tue-Wed, Fri-Sat 10:00-18:00; Thu 10:00-20:00; closed Mon.
What is Arkas Sanat Merkezi best for?
Arkas Sanat Merkezi is especially popular for Culture, Exhibitions, Architecture.

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